State of Europe

Hungary’s Fidesz leaders caught out by spontaneous protests BBC News | Europe | World Edition / The demonstrations are into their seventh day and have drawn supporters from across the spectrum.... Read more

What’s happening in France? The ‘yellow vest’ movement explained AL JAZEERA ENGLISH (IN DEPTH) Here’s all you need to know about the French protest movement that has tested Emmanuel Macron’s presidency.... Read more

France Considers State of Emergency Following Worst Riots Since 1968 Slate Articles by Daniel Politi It was a tough homecoming for French President Emmanuel Macron. As soon as he stepped off... Read more

Revealed: one in four Europeans vote populist The Guardian – Paul Lewis Exclusive research shows how populists tripled their vote over the past two decades Meeting Kosovo’s clickbait merchants BBC News... Read more

Flooding in Venice put three-quarters of the city underwater Boing Boing by Carla Sinclair Venice, Italy was hit with a storm that put three-quarters of the city under water. Although flooding... Read more

Regulate or laissez-faire: European Parliament’s doubts on blockchain The Next Web by Matthew Beedham The European Parliament has gathered in Strasbourg to debate all things Europe. But like the sneaky little, omnipresent,... Read more

‘Distracted boyfriend’ advert ruled sexist BBC News | Europe | World Edition A Swedish company broke gender discrimination rules by using a popular meme in an advert. Irish presidency: The runners and... Read more